Delhi Middle

Summary:

Delhi Middle is a public middle school located in Delhi, CA, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 387 students. The school is part of the Delhi Unified School District, which is ranked 1209 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Delhi Middle consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.76% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 47.04% statewide. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was 20.53%, compared to 35.54% statewide. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.5% in 2020-2021 to 32.0% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Delhi Middle has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with 83.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Delhi Middle to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For example, Mountain View Middle, located about 12 miles away, has significantly higher test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates around 40% or higher. However, Delhi Middle performs better for English Language Learners and Special Education students compared to other subgroups, suggesting the school may be providing more targeted support and resources for these populations.

Detail:

Public 7-8

16881 West Schendel Ave.
Delhi, CA 95315

(209) 656-2050

District: Delhi Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2163^rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Students who attend Delhi Middle usually attend:

High:

Delhi High

Feeder schools for Delhi Middle:

Elementary:	El Capitan Elementary
	Harmony Elementary
	Schendel Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 382

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.8%

White:

5.2%

Asian:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delhi Middle ranks worse than 77.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.13. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.8%), White (5.2%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delhi Middle is 19. (See more...)

Compare Delhi Middle employs 20 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delhi Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Delhi Middle 2163^rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Delhi Middle in the ranking list.)

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Delhi Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Delhi Unified 1209^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Delhi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	25.47	1828^th	2508	27.1%
2018	26.48	1776^th	2480	28.4%
2019	28.66	1839^th	2715	32.3%
2021	21.78	717^th	894	19.8%
2022	20.50	2199^th	2740	19.7%
2023	20.90	2220^th	2802	20.8%
2024	22.13	2163^rd	2777	22.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Delhi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.69	649^th	1364	52.4%
2019	42.28	606^th	1442	58.0%
2021	35.98	244^th	363	32.8%
2022	42.70	666^th	1540	56.8%
2023	34.66	999^th	1529	34.7%
2024	33.54	1036^th	1477	29.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Delhi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.95	916^th	1538	40.4%
2024	41.08	744^th	1550	52.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delhi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.69	1502^nd	2230	32.6%
2019	39.58	1338^th	2369	43.5%
2021	31.95	503^rd	721	30.2%
2022	25.97	1858^th	2458	24.4%
2023	28.51	1823^rd	2549	28.5%
2024	24.86	1983^rd	2575	23.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Delhi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.38	314^th	394	20.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Delhi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	29.11	1569^th	2262	30.6%
2019	27.75	1694^th	2380	28.8%
2021	22.34	588^th	738	20.3%
2022	20.48	2054^th	2509	18.1%
2023	20.95	2054^th	2547	19.4%
2024	22.51	1991^st	2546	21.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Delhi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.78	1291^st	1369	5.7%
2019	31.85	981^st	1491	34.2%
2021	34.86	214^th	354	39.5%
2022	22.30	1371^st	1531	10.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Delhi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	22.93	1753^rd	2273	22.9%
2019	27.17	1715^th	2407	28.7%
2021	22.53	612^th	763	19.8%
2022	21.36	1996^th	2527	21.0%
2023	21.29	2038^th	2558	20.3%
2024	21.44	2024^th	2547	20.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Delhi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.61	1241^st	2072	40.1%
2019	40.86	1221^st	2213	44.8%
2022	27.04	1744^th	2359	26.1%
2023	25.60	1814^th	2391	24.1%
2024	28.28	1704^th	2383	28.5%

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Rank History for White students at Delhi Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.33	1423^rd	1496	4.9%
2019	1.74	1597^th	1602	0.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Delhi Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	36	1	12	355	0	0	3	407
2017	40	1	15	378	0	1	2	437
2018	28	1	10	348	0	1	0	388
2019	23	0	11	376	0	1	2	413
2020	9	0	7	386	0	1	4	407
2021	12	0	8	339	1	0	3	363
2022	16	0	15	345	0	0	2	378
2023	15	1	11	360	0	0	0	387
2024	20	1	10	347	1	0	3	382

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delhi Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	407	20.0	20.3	81.1
2017	437	15.0	29.1	83.5
2018	388	14.0	27.7	82.7
2019	413	15.5	26.6	87.7
2020	407	n/a	n/a	89.9
2021	363	15.3	23.7	85.7
2022	378	17.6	21.4	84.4
2023	387	17.7	21.8	84
2024	382	20.0	19.0	82.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Delhi Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	407	20.0	20.3	81.1
2017	437	15.0	29.1	83.5
2018	388	14.0	27.7	82.7
2019	413	15.5	26.6	87.7
2020	407	n/a	n/a	89.9
2021	363	15.3	23.7	85.7
2022	378	17.6	21.4	84.4
2023	387	17.7	21.8	84
2024	382	20.0	19.0	82.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delhi Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1839^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2220^th of 2802 Middle schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delhi Middle)	33.8	21.3	12.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delhi Unified)	33.8	21.3	12.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Delhi Middle)	29.6	20.7	8.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Delhi Unified)	29.6	20.7	8.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Delhi Middle)	4.8	2.9	1.9%
7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Delhi Unified)	4.8	2.9	1.9%
7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)	4.5	3.5	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delhi Middle)	31.8	25.1	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delhi Unified)	31.8	25.1	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Delhi Middle)	25.1	14.5	10.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Delhi Unified)	25.1	14.5	10.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Delhi Middle)	17.5	11.2	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Delhi Unified)	17.5	11.2	6.3%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	413	387	6.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	11
Hispanic	376	360	4.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	23	15	34.8%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.7%	84%	3.7%

Schools Near Delhi Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Delhi Middle	Public	7-8	16881 West Schendel Ave.	Delhi	95315	Merced County	Delhi Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 656-2050	382	20	19.0	82.7%	20 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	347 (90.8%)	10 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	22.1	2163^rd of 2777 public middle schools	22.1%		20.9	2220^th of 2802 public middle schools	20.8%	57		0.0	12.9	6.1	10.4	10.4		24.2	23.3	23.8		20.3	20.7	20.5
Livingston Middle	Public	6-8	101 F St.	Livingston	95334	Merced County	Livingston Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 394-5450	842	35	24.1	78.3%	31 (3.7%)	5 (0.6%)	706 (83.8%)	92 (10.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	22.3	2155^th of 2777 public middle schools	22.4%		22.7	2147^th of 2802 public middle schools	23.4%	8	14.1	2.5	4.4	6.7	14.6	14.6	30.1	32.5	27.9	30.2	12.2	16.9	10.8	13.3
Hilmar Middle	Public	6-8	7528 North Scholar Way	Hilmar	95324	Merced County	Hilmar Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 632-8847	552	26	21.3	62.1%	285 (51.6%)	1 (0.2%)	252 (45.7%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	35.1	1613^th of 2777 public middle schools	41.9%		31.1	1782^nd of 2802 public middle schools	36.4%	169					23.7	23.7	34.6	27.8	43.2	35.4	20.5	22.2	24.2	22.3	$10,892
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle	Public	6-8	1441 Colorado Ave.	Turlock	95380	Stanislaus County	Turlock Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 667-8817	866	37	23.7	66.7%	166 (19.2%)	4 (0.5%)	659 (76.1%)	16 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.0%)	40	1457^th of 2777 public middle schools	47.5%		33.6	1682^nd of 2802 public middle schools	40.0%	225					23.8	23.8	37.2	39.1	44.5	40.8	15.6	29.4	21.0	23.1	$10,267
Denair Middle	Public	6-8	3701 Lester Rd.	Denair	95316	Stanislaus County	Denair Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 632-2510	284	15	19.0	70.1%	105 (37.0%)	2 (0.7%)	157 (55.3%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	20.4	2244^th of 2777 public middle schools	19.2%		21.4	2203^rd of 2802 public middle schools	21.4%	41	6.9	8.7	5.0	6.9	14.1	14.1	25.0	34.3	23.5	27.9	11.4	17.0	8.2	12.5	$7,512
Turlock Junior High	Public	7-8	3951 North Walnut Rd.	Turlock	95382	Stanislaus County	Turlock Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 667-0881	1,297	61	21.3	73.1%	385 (29.7%)	30 (2.3%)	703 (54.2%)	115 (8.9%)	8 (0.6%)	8 (0.6%)	48 (3.7%)	33.9	1670^th of 2777 public middle schools	39.9%		45.4	1299^th of 2802 public middle schools	53.6%	371					20.4	20.4		34.2	30.6	32.4		28.6	21.1	24.8	$10,070
Winton Middle	Public	6-8	6300 North Cypress Ave.	Winton	95388	Merced County	Winton	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 357-6189	606	29	20.9	91.9%	38 (6.3%)	8 (1.3%)	525 (86.6%)	31 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	39.2	1488^th of 2777 public middle schools	46.4%		43.4	1365^th of 2802 public middle schools	51.3%	123					15.5	15.5	32.1	38.6	47.5	39.5	21.7	32.8	25.0	26.6	$7,372
Atwater Senior Academy	Public	6-8	1800 Juniper Ave.	Atwater	95301	Merced County	Atwater Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 357-6515	8	1	7.8		1 (12.5%)	1 (12.5%)	6 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										23.1				0.0	$12,139
Barbara Spratling Middle	Public	6-8	5277 Washington Rd.	Hughson	95326	Stanislaus County	Keyes Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 664-3833	231	12	19.0	89.6%	16 (6.9%)	1 (0.4%)	196 (84.8%)	14 (6.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	28.7	1868^th of 2777 public middle schools	32.7%		45.3	1302^nd of 2802 public middle schools	53.5%	566					10.5	10.5	24.1	43.9	33.3	33.9	18.8	20.7	19.4	19.7
Mitchell Intermediate	Public	7-8	1753 Fifth St.	Atwater	95301	Merced County	Atwater Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 357-6124	757	30	25.4	77.3%	97 (12.8%)	23 (3.0%)	582 (76.9%)	35 (4.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.2%)	43.6	1348^th of 2777 public middle schools	51.5%		38.9	1500^th of 2802 public middle schools	46.5%	152					17.2	17.2		55.4	40.4	47.9		29.8	18.5	24.1	$3,796

Frequently Asked Questions about Delhi Middle

What district is Delhi Middle in?

Delhi Unified

What high school do graduates of Delhi Middle attend?

Students who attend Delhi Middle usually go on to attend Delhi High

How many students attend Delhi Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Delhi Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Delhi Middle?

Students at Delhi Middle are 91% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% Asian.

Is Delhi Middle a good school?

Delhi Middle ranks in the bottom 22.1% of California middle schools.

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